The Life and Times of the Wagoners

Hello guys and gals

I come to you with a heavy heart. Two days ago my dad got laid off and my mom is very upset, it is not the best time for this to happen (no time is good) but this comes at the holidays and they were just getting everything back on track financially. Then this morning my grandma told me that yesterday my brother (whose family lives with my parents) got laid off too. My brother and his fiance' are about to sign papers on a house next week (not sure what will happen now) and so as you can tell my parents are having a very tough time. Please say lots of prayers for my parents and my brother. Thank you for all your friendships....
Jen

Nothing like a parade and pumpkin patch to get you in the Fall Spirit! Today was the SOSU Homecoming parade and our SOEA advisor asked that we bring our kids to ride their bikes in the parade. We ordered the shirts and Ty, Dakota (my nephew) and myself were in the parade. Ty rode his bike and Dakota drove his gator (Aunt Jen ran beside him for 13 blocks!) and there were lots of kids that came to walk or ride in the parade. Everyone had a GREAT time! After leaving the parade we drove over to the pumpkin patch in Denison. They had a hayride that takes you to the pumpkin patch where you pick out your pumpkins. For $8 you get the hayride and any pumpkin (big or small) in the patch, and if the adults are only along for the ride then its even cheaper. They even had face painting, Ty and I got bats and Dakota got a pumpkin. We all had a great time and we took some great pictures to remember our fall day out!

Hey guys

I have had a few things come up in the past month that have kept me from blogging. My classes started back (lots of projects and papers), Ty was sick when he came back from the Choctaw Labor Day weekend festival, then I was put in the hospital for some pains (possibly gallbladder), next Ty was sick again and missed two days of school last week. So with all that said, I missed a week of school (I only go on Tues and Thurs) and Ty missed two days of school; we have been catching up on all the homework for both of us. All us moms know that we are the ones that have to get the kids to get all that back work done... Then last Saturday night Brandon's boss asked him to please help them on the night shift for two weeks. They had a supervisor walk out and that shift was a mess anyways so they needed Brandon to go in their and straighten it all out so that it will run as smoothly as it does on Brandon's shift. And as if I'm not busy enough, my school advisor asked my to be President of the Southeastern chapter of OEA (Oklahoma educators association), this will look great on my resume and I was very proud that she thought of me for the job. We had our first meeting today and she told me that I will be attending other required meetings including State meetings. I am a little overwhelmed at this time but it will be a great opportunity. That is just a few things that have been going on it the Wagoner house. I do have an appointment with the specialist next Thursday so please keep me in your prayers. Love you all! Hope to post again soon. Also those of you that follow Ty's blog he will post again very soon. I know that Dottie and Aunt Kari are on the look out for an update....

Here are the pictures of him opening presents and of course the cake...
Then there are some of the kids playing (and adults)! I love parties were the adults and kids alike get to play with all the new toys, don't you...Haha.
Thanks to everyone who came and who brought gifts. Ty has played all week.. And those who gave money, he is saving it for something BIG...Thanks again.

Here is a picture of Ty in front of the tree outside our house. It is a tradition that we take a picture on the first day of school. So, here is his "1st Day of 4th Grade" picture. Enjoy!

Yes, its a month early but everyone is usually gone on Labor Day weekend. For the past 3 years we've had his party in August and his friends get to come. We had a pool party again this year at his Gran and Pop's house (Brandon's parents). All the kids and adults had a great time. Brandon grilled about 50 hotdogs and we had an Indian Jones cake. Here are some pictures of the party and some of his gifts. Gran and Pops bought him an Indiana Jones hat and whip. As you can see even the adults loved them... My son has to be one of the few kids that once he finds something he likes he sticks with it for a long time. For the past few years its been Star Wars. This year is no different but he did add Indiana Jones. So for the most part we got a little of both.

P.S. I can't believe at in less than a month my baby will be 10! Yes Dot, I know I have to start cutting the apron strings (haha) but it is really hard...

Well it's that time again, the day that most of our children dread....The first day of school! We go to 4th grade orientation on Friday. I found out who his teacher is going to be today at lunch. For my friends that know me well, know that I always know something about Ty's teacher before the new school year starts.. Well, this year I am completely in the dark. Yes, I am a little nervous but since I am going for my teaching degree, I should give every teacher a chance!!! So I am! I hope that this year is a Great Experience for all especially my handsome son! Who, by the way, is turning the big 10!! TEARS are soon to follow....